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Burning of coal in presence of oxygen is a highly exothermic reaction and it is used as a source of energy in industries, domestic purposes and to produce electricity.

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Burning coal in presence of oxygen gives out a lot of heat(exothermic reaction) and due to this property coal is used as a source of energy in various industries and domestic purposes.

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